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the chicago teachers union made the announcement late last night. while they were close to negotiating teacher pay, health benefits, and teacher evaluations remain sticky subjects. mayor rahm emanuel says the strike is unfair to the city's students. union leaders say it was a difficult decision. >> to reach an agreement that will prevent a labor strike. this is a difficult decision and one we hoped we could have avoided. throughout these negotiations, we've been made hopeful but determined. we must do things differently. >> this morning teachers are fired up, classrooms are closed, and parents are hoping community organizations will offer programs for the students during the day. officials say they'll open some schools so kids can eat breakfast and lunch. many students, keep in mind, are on free meal plans. just to give you an idea how big the impact is going to be, with nearly 400,000 students, chicago's district is the third largest in the country. reporting live in the news room, angie goff, news 4. >>> 17 after the hour now. a former navy s.e.a.
the chicago teachers union made the announcement late last night. while they were close to negotiating teacher pay, health benefits, and teacher evaluations remain sticky subjects. mayor rahm emanuel says the strike is unfair to the city's students. union leaders say it was a difficult decision. >> to reach an agreement that will prevent a labor strike. this is a difficult decision and one we hoped we could have avoided. throughout these negotiations, we've been made hopeful but...
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that massive teacher strike in chicago heads into a second day. this morning there is hope a deal could soon be reached. the latest on that. >>> also ahead on this anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a survivor who says he rode down a pile of debris for more than 15 floors in the north tower. well, he shares his story for the first time in an exclusive interview. >>> then a warning to iphone and could put your private information at risk? >>> and we're live in singapore where the duke and duchess of cambridge arrived overnight to pay tribute to princess diana. we'll have those stories plus paula abdul joins "today's professionals," and it is al's turn to play deejay when we get started on a tuesday morning right here on "today." eun, back to you. >> i really enjoyed your playlist. i listen to that same kind of music. i want you to tweet a picture if you're a football fan of you griffining. if you've heard of that, it's for our quarterback here in washington redskins, rg3. it's supposed to be the new tebowing. >> oh, griffining. i was, like, wow! i'm
that massive teacher strike in chicago heads into a second day. this morning there is hope a deal could soon be reached. the latest on that. >>> also ahead on this anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a survivor who says he rode down a pile of debris for more than 15 floors in the north tower. well, he shares his story for the first time in an exclusive interview. >>> then a warning to iphone and could put your private information at risk? >>> and we're live in singapore...
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in the great lakes with lots of 30s to around 40-degree readings in chicago. it is the ohio valley with the coldest air in the country. the southern areas still of 60s and 70s. showing you the rain in nevada and idaho and utah. these clouds are diving southeast. that is a sign that have cooler air that we were just showing you a moment ago. we are going to deal with a little bit of cool air for the first couple of days of the week. things are going to warm up, especially by wednesday. by lunch time, nice and sunny, so your plans today, no sweat outside. the plans or the temperatures. tonight is going to be clear and chilly. temperatures dropping in the 40s and 50s. a few more clouds tomorrow. a sprinkle tomorrow night. our showers increase on thursday. 70 degrees this afternoon. most going to stay in the 60s. tonight back in the 40s and 50s with clear skies. we get to 76, partly sunny. wednesday 83. again the stray shower north and westerly. by thursday friday saturday showers. >>> you know the only problem we are facing right now is the volume, i'm happy to s
in the great lakes with lots of 30s to around 40-degree readings in chicago. it is the ohio valley with the coldest air in the country. the southern areas still of 60s and 70s. showing you the rain in nevada and idaho and utah. these clouds are diving southeast. that is a sign that have cooler air that we were just showing you a moment ago. we are going to deal with a little bit of cool air for the first couple of days of the week. things are going to warm up, especially by wednesday. by lunch...
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yale came in third place, followed by columbia and the university of chicago. georgetown is the top ranked local school on that list. it is 21st on the u.s. news and world report list. g. wit w, the university of maryland, and american university made the list as well. >> time for the final forecast, tom. love this weather. >>> gorgeous morning under way. sun is up and a clear sky. up near 80 during the afternoon. feast your eyes on the seven day outlook. gorgeous continuing all the way into monday looks like now. highs in 80 during each afternoon. morning lows near 60. next opportunity may be tuesday. danella, how's traffic? >>> slow on i-66. heavy on the brakes at the bypass, jammed even as you continue eastbound very slow. take a look at fairfax county parkway to get to the beltway. take you about 39 miles an hour. 19 minutes. >> thank you for joining us for "news 4 today." >> all right. the "today" show is next. we'll be back in 25 minutes with weather, traffic, and any breaking news. we'll be bac heavy load in america. but mitt romney plan, a middle class
yale came in third place, followed by columbia and the university of chicago. georgetown is the top ranked local school on that list. it is 21st on the u.s. news and world report list. g. wit w, the university of maryland, and american university made the list as well. >> time for the final forecast, tom. love this weather. >>> gorgeous morning under way. sun is up and a clear sky. up near 80 during the afternoon. feast your eyes on the seven day outlook. gorgeous continuing all...
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the washington and chicago benches cleared twice last night with one leading to pushes and shoving and three ejections. might have been spurred on by an earlier frackus when the coach was yelling not so so nice game for the ♪ s. they pounded the cubs. >>> tonight is your last chance to see star pitcher steven strasburg take the mound at home. he will start against the miami marlins and make his last appearance wednesday in new york against the mets. that means he will finish the season having pitched 170 innings roughly ten short of the maximum the team was willing to let them pitch. great job, steven strasburg. >> probably, ten short of the max just in case they get to the playoff, worlder isries. >> and the nats have shown they can carry on without him. >> last check of weather. >> for weather today. sunshine. we love that. and then today, some heat, because we didn't get it yesterday with the storms and clouds. 91 today. big storms tomorrow. and that's what's going to send for highs. >> thank you, veronica. >>> that is "news4 today." thank you for starting your day with us. >> the
the washington and chicago benches cleared twice last night with one leading to pushes and shoving and three ejections. might have been spurred on by an earlier frackus when the coach was yelling not so so nice game for the ♪ s. they pounded the cubs. >>> tonight is your last chance to see star pitcher steven strasburg take the mound at home. he will start against the miami marlins and make his last appearance wednesday in new york against the mets. that means he will finish the...
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. >>> talks between teachers and school officials are expected to pick back up today in chicago after they failed to reach a deal earlier this morning. the officiateachers returned to picket line today. the two sides worked on teacher evaluations, which is one of the main sticking points. union dell the union delegates are set to meet this afternoon. >>> the iphone 5 is available by preorder online. the latest creation went on sale this morning and will ship out this week. it boasts a larger screen, faster processor, and a better camera. it also features a dot connector which has some apple fans upset. they'll have to buy all new accessories with that connector or use some for other devices. heads up to sprint and verizon customers. it will not allow to use the web to make phone calls. the company that makes screens for apple is not able to keep up with that phone. one plant isn't even operating at full capacity right now. >>> volcanic eruptions in guatemala forced 30,000 people out of their homes. it sent ash nearly two miles into the sky. that along with flowing lava forced authorit
. >>> talks between teachers and school officials are expected to pick back up today in chicago after they failed to reach a deal earlier this morning. the officiateachers returned to picket line today. the two sides worked on teacher evaluations, which is one of the main sticking points. union dell the union delegates are set to meet this afternoon. >>> the iphone 5 is available by preorder online. the latest creation went on sale this morning and will ship out this week. it...
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. >>> it's back to school this morning in chicago. tuesday teachers voted to return to work after a seven- day strike. they've not voted on a new contract yet. mayor rahm emanuel called the settlement an honest compromise. >>> metro requires a deposit of nearly $30,000 per hour to cover the cost of staying open late but the team hasn't said whether it will put down a deposit for the playoffs. tickets for the season, we believe it's going to happen, they go on sale friday. both on the phone and on the team's website. standing room only tickets will be made available the day of each playoff game. washington has for the hosted a baseball playoff game since 1933. >>> the space shuttle endeavour is ready for its final flight this morning. >> it will ride piggyback on a 747 to california. >> and then that's where it will be, at the museum there. this is video from a flight last year. it was the final space mission for endeavour. it will be flying over louisiana. then through houston. i understand even louisiana is in that place where nasa c
. >>> it's back to school this morning in chicago. tuesday teachers voted to return to work after a seven- day strike. they've not voted on a new contract yet. mayor rahm emanuel called the settlement an honest compromise. >>> metro requires a deposit of nearly $30,000 per hour to cover the cost of staying open late but the team hasn't said whether it will put down a deposit for the playoffs. tickets for the season, we believe it's going to happen, they go on sale friday. both...